June 06, 2005

I consider myself a federalist, but I can't say I'm upset about the Supreme Court's decision today upholding the federal government's power to prohibit the use of medical marijuana despite state law authorizing it. My motto is Nino sequitur.

But, inspired by the complaining coming from a significant part of the libertarian-conservative arena, I have written a protest song about the decision. No music, but you should imagine a generic 60s-era crappy protest song.

My Federalist DopeI'm sick of it, sick of it,Churnin' and heavin',So why shouldn't I nowAbandon all hope?My nausea's back whenI read John Paul Stevens,Who keeps me from smokin'My federalist dope.Yes, he keeps me from smokin'My federalist dope.The framers, the framers,They gave Congress powerTo regulate commerce asAll had agreed.But they limited CongressThat very same hourTo keep it from banningMy medical weed.Yes, to keep it from banningMy medical weed.No matter my sickness,Prescription, or promise,I'm s--- out of luckAnd there isn't a point.And now, despite Rehnquist,O'Connor, and Thomas,I can't even puff on anIntrastate joint.No, I can't even puff on anIntrastate joint.

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